OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS TO ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN CANADA

Abstract

The authors examine the use of alternative dispute resolution in resolving environmental disputes. A comparison is made on the status of environmental dispute resolution in the United States and Canada. EDR has been used in the U.S. since the 1970s, but is still in its infancy in Canada. The benefits of EDR are discussed as well as the limitations. The authors examine the barriers that are limiting the acceptance of EDR in Canada and make suggestions on how these barriers can be eliminated.